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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns got a little lucky before getting to Las Vegas.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to purchase a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.

DALLAS (AP) — A tough and tight victory for the Dallas Cowboys over the New York Giants kept Dak Prescott and company out of crisis mode for now.

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Maxx Crosby and Davante Adams, who each have multiple All-Pro selections, will not play for the Raiders when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, dealing Las Vegas a potentially devastating setback.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cordarrelle Patterson doesn't fit into a specific box. And to be honest, that's the way he prefers it.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants' 1-3 record roughly a quarter of the way through the season isn't the only concern for coach Brian Daboll, and it might not even be the biggest.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers could be without both of their high-priced free agent guard acquisitions on Sunday when they host the winless Cincinnati Bengals .

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jaguars coach Doug Pederson all but ruled out Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram for Jacksonville's game at Houston on Sunday.

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METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints career sack leader Cameron Jordan, an eight-time Pro Bowler and 2017 AP All-Pro , sounds intent on dealing with his new reality as gracefully as possible.